Phrase guide

far from

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In no way, Not at all.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Don't leave now: our task is far from complete!
  • My stay at the hotel was far from satisfactory.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

Not characteristic of, not likely to be done or thought by.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

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adv

Meaning 3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see far, from.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: langtfra — not at all
  • Esperanto: for el — not at all
  • French: loin de — not at all
  • Hungarian: távolról sem/se/sincs — not at all
  • Hungarian: korántsem — not at all
  • Hungarian: a legkevésbé sem — not at all
  • Hungarian: szó sincs róla/arról (hogy...) — not at all
  • Polish: bynajmniej — not at all
  • Swedish: långtifrån — not at all